Question: I don't understand how to complete a T- account for this problem without a reference. The words inventory and cash are confusing me as to

I don't understand how to complete a T- account for this problem without a reference. The words inventory and cash are confusing me as to what I need to list in what area. If you could provide a reference that I can work with to better understand where each debit and credit would go would be appreciated. I have attached a word document of my Wiley questions and pertinent information.

I don't understand how to complete a T- account for this problem

Waters Hardware Store completed the following merchandising transactions in the month of May. At the beginning of May, Water's ledger showed Cash of $11,627 and Common Stock of $11,627. May 1 Purchased merchandise on account from Hauke Wholesale Supply for $8,400, terms 1/10, n/30. 2 Sold merchandise on account for $5,300, terms 2/10, n/30. The cost of the merchandise sold was $3,975. 5 Received credit from Hauke Wholesale Supply for merchandise returned $500. 9 Received collections in full, less discounts, from customers billed on May 2. 10 Paid Hauke Wholesale Supply in full, less discount. 11 Purchased supplies for cash $1,308. 12 Purchased merchandise for cash $4,506. 15 Received $334 refund for return of poor-quality merchandise from supplier on cash purchase. 17 Purchased merchandise from Friedrich Distributors for $4,900, terms 2/10, n/30. 19 Paid freight on May 17 purchase $363. 24 Sold merchandise for cash $7,994. The cost of the merchandise sold was $5,959. 25 Purchased merchandise from Fasteners Inc. for $1,163, terms 3/10, n/30. 27 Paid Friedrich Distributors in full, less discount. 29 Made refunds to cash customers for returned merchandise $144. The returned merchandise had cost $108. 31 Sold merchandise on account for $1,860, terms n/30. The cost of the merchandise sold was $1,206. Journalize the transactions using a perpetual inventory system. This is the portion I have completed I now need to post the transactions to T-accounts. Be sure to enter the beginning cash and common stock balances

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